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South Africa’s “First Lady of Sport”, Carol Tshabalala, is now the CEO of iME Africa

The Russian Embassy has moved to counter media speculation around Errol Musk’s visit to Russia, stressing that no farmer relocation programme exists and that the discussions relate to agricultural investment opportunities

The UK said last week it had found out Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting

The East African Community has adopted a declaration committing member states to establish a Regional AI Technologies Fund, as Uganda advances plans to host what backers describe as Africa’s first AI factory and continental financiers line up billions of dollars for the sector. The declaration, adopted in Kigali, comes alongside a $10 billion initiative jointly […]

The state and defence in the Meyiwa murder trial have agreed that Ntanzi can be cross-examined.

A 21-year-old Rwandan artist studying in France has sparked widespread debate about AI in music after an amapiano-inspired track he created using AI tools went viral, racking up more than 13 million combined YouTube views and climbing charts across Europe and Africa — all without being publicly credited to him. Elvin Cena originally recorded “Let […]

Intel and Origin Research and Innovation Labs have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand AI education and skills development across African academic institutions, with a focus on building locally grounded innovation ecosystems. The partnership aims to provide educators and students with practical technology capabilities through faculty enablement, curriculum integration, hands-on...

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. And, an online government portal for processing tariff refunds launches today.

The Trump administration has released new data on the country’s HIV/AIDS work abroad. It is claiming the numbers are good news, but many HIV experts say they paint a worrisome picture.

While Ukraine seeks to shift its image from not only a recipient of military aid but also a provider, its battle-tested, anti-drone tech is taking center stage in the Iran war.

Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.

The country’s biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.

For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe’s borders.

Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

Bondev, the developer behind the successful Midstream Estate, is building a new shopping centre featuring a play area half the size of a rugby field.

Even if the war between the United States and Iran is resolved in the near term, analysts warn that it will take months for energy flows to return to normal.

Moody’s may downgrade the City of Johannesburg’s credit rating if it fails to get its suspension from the JSE lifted.

UK petrol and diesel prices have started to fall after 46 consecutive days of rises at the pump.

ANC launched the party’s local government roll-call intervention in September last year.

Senior ANC leaders are set to outline progress on the party’s Local Government Action Plan…

Steenberg says his mayoral campaign will be launched ahead of the local government election

The complaint on this matter was submitted to the Public in October 2023.

A high-scoring, if lop-sided round of Prem fixtures included a thriller at Sandy Park and Saracens-inflicted pain for Sale

Jack Draper is thankful his injury is nothing too serious after pulling out of two clay court events in the run-up to the French Open in May.

St Mirren defender Alex Gogic describes as “disgraceful” abuse goalkeeper Ryan Mullen has received from their own fans following their 6-2 Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Celtic on Sunday.

Thirteen clubs have won a German Bundesliga title since the league began in 1963 – can you name them all?

Office for Students plans new complaints system as Bridget Phillipson says academics too often are being silenced

Universities in England that fail to protect free speech could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income, and in some cases risk losing public funding, under a new complaints system, the government has said.

The Office for Students (OfS) will run a “first-of-its-kind” scheme...

Actress and first black woman to represent South Africa at Miss World, Cynthia Shange has died at the age of 76 in hospital.

South African workers will have been looking forward to the next public holiday break on the calendar – and it’s just around the corner!

There were a number of good sporting moments for South Africa last weekend, with the Blitzboks triumphing in Hong Kong the big highlight.

Ennerdale’s outage is not the only water-related disruption Joburg residents are navigating this week.

Award-winning humanitarian Nomzamo Mbatha and Nigerian comedy titan Bovi Ugboma are set to co-host the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Lagos in May.

‘This was a very good moment for the guys and it’s even better before the derby,’ said the Pirates head coach.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 have the best active noise cancellation on the market, and they very rarely get cheaper.

Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey have different visions for how to use AI for management purposes, but both imagine a system of heightened control.

A total of 41 new research chairs will boost SA’s national system of innovation, amid signs of regression in the ecosystem.

The Atto 8 is BYD’s new flagship SUV in South Africa.

Hyundai’s Grand i10 Executive promises to be a safer version of the popular hatch.

Oil prices have been trending downwards this April, leading to a massive improvement in the projected fuel price adjustments for May 2026.

Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.

Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.